Universal Audio Apollo x16D Essentials+ Edition

Features

The Apollo x16D Essentials+ Edition features an 18 x 20 audio interface with Dante I/O that supports AES67 mode at 48 kHz. It utilizes 24-bit/192 kHz Apollo X D/A conversion and provides stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware. The integrated HEXA core processing allows mixing with UAD plug-ins without noticeable latency. The interface is compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for expanding systems via Dante and supports the creation of 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio and other formats. In addition, it offers ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes and technical support from experienced sound engineers.

Advantages

The Apollo x16D enables real-time mixing and recording of studio and live performances with award-winning UAD plug-ins via Dante and Thunderbolt. With the Plug-in Scenes function, settings can be recalled instantly, even during a performance. Thanks to its network capabilities, the interface can be used for multi-room setups via Ethernet. It is expandable, allowing up to four x16Ds to be connected to create a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy. Furthermore, it enables the use of over 200 UAD plug-ins, including well-known names such as Auto-Tune, Neve, SSL, LA-2A, 1176 and Lexicon.

Application

With its powerful digital mixing engine, it allows you to quickly create mixes and control entire effects chains in real time. Plug-in settings can be called up quickly via MIDI without interrupting the performance. After the show, the interface can be returned to Studio, where it serves as an all-in-one monitoring hub for mixing formats up to 9.1.6.

The Apollo x16D Essentials+ Edition audio interface offers a comprehensive solution for professional audio applications, from live performances to complex studio recordings, with first-class sound quality and extensive expansion options